For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 774 students in Ward County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Ward County, TX are Monahans Educational Center, Monahans High School and Grandfalls-royalty School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Ward County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monahans High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ward County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monahans Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
813 S Alice
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Monahans High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 S Betty St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Grades: 9-12
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Grandfalls-royalty School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Ave C
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
804 S Dwight Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Grades: 1-2
| 296 students
Pyote High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
S I 20 Service Rd Exit Pyote
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
I 20 S Service Rd
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ward County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Ward County, TX include Monahans Educational Center, Monahans High School and Grandfalls-royalty School.
How many public high schools are located in Ward County?
3 public high schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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